The best way to improve performance is to be consistent with adequate fueling, nutrient timing, and hydration. Read to learn about the basics for youth athlete fueling.

Relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) is prevalent among athletes of all ages, sexes, genders, abilities, and competition statuses. Early detection and intervention are essential to support optimal recovery. 

Dr. Kate Bennett discusses ethical boundaries, dual relationships, and power imbalances that both coaches and athletes should be aware of.

Student-athletes face intense physical, mental, and emotional demands. Balancing training, academics, and social life can be overwhelming, and without proper recovery, many athletes experience burnout—a state of exhaustion that leads to decreased motivation, lower performance, and even withdrawal from sport​.

When athletes face mental health challenges, they may or may not need medication support. However, when medications are warranted, working with a sports psychiatrist can be life-giving. So often, we stigmatize medication as a sign of weakness; however, making the choice to take meds and reclaiming one’s mental health is about empowering oneself to get back to enjoying life and thriving in sport

To the competitors at the height of your career, retired recreational runners and the aspiring runners seeking mentorship, guidance and inspiration…I see you, I hear you and I am with you.

Anxiety and performance anxiety are often thought of as one and the same. However, performance anxiety is one of the many different types of anxiety that can impact athletes and non-athletes alike.

The holiday season is meant to be joy-filled but can be quite stressful and overwhelming for athletes who are recovering from eating disorders. Read on for tips to navigate the holiday season while prioritizing recovery.

Sports psychiatrists are in high demand these days, but just what does a sports psychiatrist actually ‘do’?

For some, the holiday season can mean connecting with family, enjoying time off from school or work, and participating in seasonal traditions. But for many, including athletes, the holidays also bring stress. While athletes are no strangers to stress, the holiday season brings unique challenges that may compound stressors and make holidays less enjoyable.

Navigating the world of mental health professionals, life coaches, and performance coaches can be overwhelming. Understanding the training and expertise of different professionals will help you to make informed decisions.

Athletes commonly face both burnout and depression. While seemingly similar, burnout and depression have distinctions and may require different levels of support.

A dedicated practice of meditation can alleviate symptoms of depression and improve athletes’ mental health.

Athletes face immense pressure to perform at their peak athletic ability and maintain mental resilience. By increasing awareness and fostering a supportive sports culture, we can collectively de-stigmatize mental health concerns encourage help-seeking behaviors among athletes.

Sports culture asserts that athletes must showcase physical strength while maintaining mental toughness. The intense balance of giving 110% to sport demands often results in athletes experiencing mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or even burnout. Unfortunately, many barriers stand in the way of athletes seeking help when they need it most.

All athletes experience injuries differently. Some may take injuries in stride whereas others find themselves working through the stages of grief and managing unfamiliar and disruptive psychological symptoms. Following are five tips for coping with injuries in addition to signs that an athlete may require mental health support while recovering from injury.

Athletes face many unique pressures in sport which puts them at risk for developing eating disorders. Many athletes struggle with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and orthorexia. Each of these eating disorders has serious psychological and medical implications regardless of how an athlete looks.

It is incredibly exciting to schedule official visits during college recruitment. And, it is totally normal, expected even, for anxiety to set in as student athletes prepare for their trips. We know that preparation breeds confidence. To support student athletes heading out on official visits, we created a list of questions to ask potential coaches, teammates, and academic advisors.

Navigating college recruitment is tough on student athletes and their parents. Following are some of our top tips for supporting high school students through recruitment.

6 tips for student athletes navigating college recruitment from a former DI student athlete.